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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,044.12, 19,566.72 and 5,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,044.12, 19,566.72 and 5,253 is: 7,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,044.12 : 19,566.72 = 5,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,044.12/19,566.72 = 5,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,044.12x = 19,566.72 × 5,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,044.12x = 102,783,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,783,980.16/13,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.72

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